Allan Sues To Reclaim Farm From Saloon Scheme
A workmanlike suit filed in the circuit court seeks to set aside an eighty acre deed near Murray that Allan says was obtained while intoxicated through a saloon scheme. He alleges misvaluation, improper transfer, and hidden ownership details involving Hartman and Forrest Faylor, with a bartender clause masking true ownership. The complaint outlines three claims including intoxication, absence of valid consideration, and illegality of liquor license transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
A. W. Hamilton
William Owen Allen
Murray
Allen
Joseph Hartman
Hartman
Forrest Faylor
Faylor
Explosion in Coal Fired Stove Traced to Giant Powder
Joe Smith, a mechanic at A. R. Grove jewelry, lit a coal fire and had a blast. A hole drilled by a miner in the coal bore giant powder remnants that failed to explode, scattering fire and dirt. Investigating, Joe found black grains near the hole and warned against unexamined coal. He vows stricter checks before lighting any stove.
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Joe Smith
Joe
A. R. Grove
New Case Filed in County Clerk’s Office
One new case was filed Monday morning with the county clerk. The suit is J Woodruff and Sons versus William R Allyn to recover on an account.
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J. Woodruff & Sons
Willam R. Allyn
Oil man Cain in fight over shoes leads to murder charge
Cain and Timothy Burns clashed in Landesville when Burns accused Cain of wearing his shoes. Cain stabbed Burns and beat him with a club until unconscious, then fled by train. He was chased, captured in Montpelier, admitted the assault, and jailed in Hartford City before being moved to Grant County. Burns survived, not as badly injured as first feared, and Cain faces a milder charge.
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Cain
Timothy Burns
Landesville
Burns
Marion
Muncie
Montpelier
Marshal Friends
Marshal Friend
Hartford City
Grant
Jack Monahan Reveals City Citizens Ticket Picks
Gas man and Democrat Jack Monahan claims to know the six councilmen on the Citizens ticket. He narrates a novel method observed while repairing a gas leak in Studabaker woods. Eleven men watched a tin pan kick game, and the top six scorers were named as ticket representatives.
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Jack Monahan
Citizens
Jack
Studabaker Woods
Prisoners Foiled In Adams County Jail Escape Attempt
Eight prisoners attempted an early morning escape in Adams county jail but Deputy Dallas Butler interrupted the plan. He dropped pans, shut the door with a bolted latch, and prevented the break. The eight inmates include five hobos, two found in a schoolhouse, and Wright who refused to pay a fine. They face bread and water and street work next week.
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Adams County
Dallas Butler
Dallas
Beknechts
Wright
Berne
Decatur Democrat
Close Call for Clover Leaf Brakeman John Frye
John Frye freight brakeman on the Clover Leaf narrowly escaped death at New Richmond Indiana when the caboose overturned on a curve and caught fire. He escaped through a door he finally opened, bleeding from facial and hand injuries, and sought medical aid himself after the incident. Crews feared he might be burned alive but later learned he survived with extensive injuries.
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John Frye
Clover Leaf
New Richmond
Ind
Frye
Delphos Herald
Fisherman Lew Starr Foresees Big Catches This Spring
Lew Starr told a Banner representative that soon his fishing tackle would be ashore and he would haul in the big ones. He praised the recent weather as sure to trigger spring fever and the fishing fever.
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Lew Starr
Shoe on Other Foot in Muncie Rail Case
Tobe Gaddis who sued the Mune cie Hartford and Fort Wayne Traction for 5000 was arrested by Detective Carey on assault profanity and provoke charges. Conductor QO S Ebrite pressed charges that Gaddis entered a car indecently and was ejected. Gaddis pleads not guilty and faces a police court hearing Monday. Mrs. Frank Humphrey travels to Decatur to testify in the Studabaker-Faylor case.
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Tobe Gaddis
Mune Cie, Hartford & Fort Wayne Traction Company
Carey
Gaddis
QO. S. Ebrite
Ebrite
Muncie Herald
M. A. Stout Window Displays Red Cross Nurse
George Matlack passed a wax figure of a Red Cross nurse in the M. A. Stout drug store window. The nurse bows and demonstrates a nasal spray. Matlack tipped his hat in response, prompting laughs once the scene was understood the next morning.
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M. A. Stout
Red Cross
George Matlack
George
Resolutions Adopted for Miss Hattie Warner
The Petroleum Sabbath School offers resolutions honoring Miss Hattie Warner officer who died March 17 1904. They pledge reverent submission to God praising her faithfulness and punctuality and express loss to the school. A copy is to be sent to her parents and family and to county papers for publication and filed in Sabbath School records.
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Petroleum Sabbath School
Hattie Warner
Julie King
May Elston
Public Sale at Markle Ohio March 29 1904
Notice announces a public sale near Markle with horses cattle hogs and farm implements. Alonzo L Davis Ed Robinson and Geo B Davis are auctioneers with C F Boyd as clerk. Terms require cash for small sums and nine month credit on larger amounts with note and security. Property not to be removed until settled for.
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Markle
Ohio
Erie
Alonzo L. Davis
Ed Robinson
Geo. B. Davis
C. F. Boyd
Pharmacist Bert Redding Resigns From Davenport & Ehle
Bert Redding, long time employee at Davenport and Ehle pharmacy, resigns and departs for Muncie to attend a school. Frank McDowell will fill his position temporarily in the store.
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Bert Redding
Davenport & Ehle Pharmacy
Muncie
Frank McDowelll
Sunday School Convention at Keystone Chester Township
Sunday school convention brings all township schools together at Keystone. Epworth Leagu quartette from the city performed well, delivering several selections that earned praise. The program included talks and responses on Sunday school work amid enthusiastic participation and growing interest each year.
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Keystone
Chester Township
Epworth Leagu Quartette
Curryville to Have Test Oil Drilling Near Farm
The St Mary's Oil company gears up to drill several wells near Curryville with a derrick rising on Joshua Bright farm two miles east and two south of the Holthouse well. The Pittsburg Oil company drilled that well last week in wildcat territory near contested claims. Local residents suspect irregularities in finishing each well and fear the rigging process on the Bright farm faced delays as fourteen teams hauled gear through poor roads. now the aril is expected to start soon.
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Curryville
Joshua Bright
Holthouse
Pittsburg Oil Company
Wildcat
Pittburg Company
Pittsburg
Bright Farm
Marriage License Report for Fred Beaty and Eva Grace Walker
A marriage license is issued to Fred Beaty and Eva Grace Walker, residents of Union Township. The couple are described as well known in the community.
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Fred
Beaty
Eva
Grace
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Royal Saking Powder Co
New York
Buncoed
Allan
Ful
Frank Humphrey
de Icatur
Studabaker-Faylor
Conventio
Ano
Percales
Evans, Winters & Co. Bee Hive
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